CVE-2022-40889

Phpok 6.1 has a deserialization vulnerability via framework/phpok_call.php

Critical · published October 18, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A deserialization flaw in Phpok 6.1 can turn your server into a playground for attackers! Think of it as a restaurant that blindly accepts any recipe sent in without checking ingredients — an attacker can serve up malicious code, and your system will cook it up without question! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially giving them full control of your system. They could steal sensitive data, manipulate applications, or even disrupt services entirely, which could lead to devastating consequences for your operations.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that blindly accepts any recipe sent in without checking ingredients — an attacker can serve up malicious code, and your system will cook it up without question! The deserialization vulnerability in Phpok 6.1 exists in framework/phpok_call.php, where untrusted data can be processed without proper validation, enabling an attacker to inject harmful payloads into the application.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially giving them full control of your system. They could steal sensitive data, manipulate applications, or even disrupt services entirely, which could lead to devastating consequences for your operations. Immediately patch Phpok to version 6.2 or higher to close this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize any untrusted data being sent to your application to prevent further exploits. It's vital to conduct a security audit to assess your overall risk exposure. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01218 · 68.4th percentile
Published
2022-10-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 OCT 00:00Z
    Phpok 6.1 has a deserialization vulnerability via framework/phpok_call.php
    cvelistv5